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How to serve your guests in style at the aperitif
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November 27, 2019
If you have a particular occasion in mind or if you just want some ideas on how to set the table for an aperitif in your home, here are some useful ideas.
Aperitifs have become a habit that contains much more than a meal.
It means socializing, confrontation, distraction, spending the moment before dinner in company, having a drink with friends or family.
The aperitif passed from a moment living in bars and clubs to an opportunity to share with tranquility, even at home.
How to prepare an original aperitif at home, instead of the usual local?
We are used to think that the aperitif is too informal, instead it can be very nice, like a dinner.
First you need to choose the suitable space in your home, which is not too wide or too narrow.
You know that the necessary condition for the success of an aperitif is to be able to talk to people, move, without having to be narrow in spaces, or worse sitting in a fixed place!
If you organize a winter evening you will probably choose the living room or the room, in summer instead a terrace or a garden will be the perfect location to enjoy the evening.
If you have an aperitif at home, be careful where you place the table. You have to give space to the seats, which as we said must be mobile to allow your guests to move and interact.
Now that we’ve talked about space, let’s move on to setting the table.
You can use a tablecloth or a runner, the latter certainly less challenging. You can also think of several tablecloths, even smaller, to match each other.
You can serve various soft drinks such as juices, juices, savory or sweet, or wine or beer.
The right glasses, cutlery and plates are the inevitable elements, which if carefully calibrated can give that touch of personality that you seek and help you manage the evening in a practical way.
A versatile and useful object that can solve your evening is the tray. You can use it to bring drinks during a chic aperitif, or as a support to distribute the dishes to guests.
Plinio has thought of a tray made by hand, in wood, a warm material, suitable for every occasion for its minimal line.
A wooden tray is perfect to be used during an aperitif during Christmas, and you can also use it during Christmas dinners and lunches.
At the same time it is versatile, once you finish the aperitif you can use it at the entrance as a glove box or pocket emptier. Think about how you could also use it on your desk, elegant and functional. For this reason it can become an ideal object to give at Christmas, as a thought for a friend, a friend who is decorating the house or the study, your mother who loves the center of the table… are just some ideas to make an original and useful surprise!
The secret to setting up an aperitif with style is this: create a comfortable and welcoming environment, put your guests at ease and add a touch of originality and imagination!